Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 52 Getting what you want

While Song Ci was busy serving tea and water to Shi Ye, Liu Shishi took out the recording disk and went straight to Song Ci's bedroom. She couldn't wait to post "The Wind Rises" online.

Song Ci's room was clean and tidy, with green plants on the windowsill emitting a faint fragrance, and a guitar placed diagonally in the corner, creating a comfortable atmosphere. From these details, one can see Song Ci's pursuit of quality and attitude towards life.

The neatly arranged books, the clean and tidy desk, the neatly folded bedding, and the orderly hanging clothes rack all demonstrate his meticulousness and self-discipline.

Liu Shishi sat at her desk, skillfully turned on the computer, looked at the login screen, and shouted loudly to Song Ci in the living room, "Yi Yi, the login password?"

Song Ci carried a cup of tea into the bedroom and stood behind Shi Ye. "It's still the same password, I haven't changed it. The duck neck is too spicy, drink more water."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi happily exclaimed, "It really is the same password I used before!"

I typed "644310" on the keyboard, and the computer turned on successfully.

After Song Ci bought the computer, Miss Liu used to sneak over to play games and even set a password for the computer. Song Ci let her have her way, and the password was never changed.

There were only a few commonly used icons on the desktop, such as browser and QQ. Liu Shishi stuck out her tongue and secretly glanced at Song Ci, "My game 'Magic Baby' is still here."

Thinking back to how she used to hogging the computer and playing "Fantasy Westward Journey," Liu Shishi felt a little embarrassed.

"Which website should I upload my song to?" Liu Shishi, sitting in front of the computer, was at a loss. She knew how to listen to songs, but she didn't know how to upload them.

Song Ci secretly shook his head. The poet only wanted to release a song and show off in a hurry, without considering the copyright issue at all.

However, Song Ci doesn't care about online copyrights now. He has already registered the music copyright of "The Wind Rises" under the name of Blueprint Copyright Company. He doesn't want to release a single. Pirated music is rampant online, and the time is not right. He doesn't need to consider online copyrights for the time being.

"You can post it on Qianqian Music, Baidu Music, or Kugou Music. I suggest you post it on Qianqian Music."

"Don't let the good stuff go to outsiders," he has decided that Tengda Technology will enter the digital music field next year and will try to acquire Qianqian Jingting before Baidu does.

In November 2002, Baidu mp3 was launched, providing music search and download services.

In May 2003, the popular music player software Qianqian Jingting was launched.

In February 2004, Kugou, China's first music website, was launched.

The three companies laid the foundation for the early three-way division of the domestic music market. However, at that time, online music was in its infancy and was basically developing in a disorderly manner. Pirated music was rampant and copyright was not taken seriously. Therefore, Song Ci did not care much about the problem of Shi Ye wanting to release songs online and not having copyright protection.

Song Ci guided Shi Ye step by step, and after working for more than ten minutes, they finally managed to successfully upload "The Wind Rises" to Qianqian Music.

Liu Shishi clicked on the yellow icon of Qianqian Music Player on her desktop, and a bright and melodious song came from the speakers.

"No matter how many times I listen to it, it always moves me so much. Yi-yi, how did you write this song?"

Song Ci was momentarily speechless, and vaguely replied, "I just wanted to write down some things that happened when we were little." Liu Shishi smiled broadly, turned around, straddled the chair, and stared at Song Ci with a beaming smile.

"Yi Yi, you must have been eyeing me since we were little, otherwise why would you have written those lyrics? And the last line, 'In the name of love, are you still willing?' Your little schemes can't be hidden anymore."

Song Ci wanted to tease the poet, so he deliberately joked, "Liu Shishi, the main purpose of my poem 'The Wind Rises' is to reminisce about my youth. It's not about having designs on you. In my heart, I've always considered you a good brother."

"But someone went back on their word. They used to swear we'd be best friends forever, but now they're plotting against me, trying to take advantage of their childhood friend."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi immediately frowned and said angrily, "Song Yiyi, we've been eating and traveling together since we were little, and all our relatives and friends consider us a match made in heaven."

"I haven't cared about gender differences, I've hugged you and carried you on my back, and tomorrow we're even going on a trip together, a lone man and a woman. And now you're saying you want to be my brother? Believe me, I'll punch you to death and you'll have to find a new boyfriend."

Seeing Liu Shishi say this, Song Ci remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking, her gentle tone tinged with solemnity, "Shishi, have you really thought this through? Do you want to date me?"

"Do you think I didn't explain things clearly enough that night at Peking University?"

Liu Shishi gazed at Song Ci with affection in her eyes, and said solemnly, word by word, "Then I will say it again today. Listen carefully, I, Liu Shishi, like you, Song Ci. There are no other feelings mixed in. It is just a pure liking and love between a man and a woman."

Miss Liu's words once again touched Song Ci's heartstrings. He felt that the poet's emotions were even more fervent than the night before, igniting his soul and warming his heart.

Looking into those tender, loving eyes so close to her, Song Ci responded gently, ultimately not disappointing the poet's expectations. She replied with a touch of nonchalance, "Then let's try dating, Poet!"
Honestly, we're too close. I've always treated you like a little sister, and I just can't bring myself to hurt you.

Liu Shishi was overjoyed. Happiness came somewhat suddenly, and joy was like a spring breeze, warming her heart and gently caressing everything. The thing she had been thinking about for months had actually come true.

This time, her childhood sweetheart didn't shy away from expressing his love directly and was willing to walk hand in hand with her. Liu Shishi felt that beautiful love was beckoning to her.

"Yi-yi." Miss Liu suddenly became a little shy and embarrassed. "I'm sorry about what happened at noon. I was a bit unreasonable. I will definitely change these bad habits in the future."

Having achieved her wish, Liu Shishi began to think about how to better maintain this relationship. Just as her mother said, Song Ci couldn't always have to compromise and give in; she also needed to grow and learn to care for and cherish her beloved.

In an instant, Song Ci felt that Shi Ye had grown up and actually took the initiative to apologize to him, which was truly rare.

A sudden idea struck him, and he pretended to snort at Liu Shishi, "What's the use of just apologizing? I was really angry with you at noon. You need to show some real action to demonstrate your sincerity."

Liu Shishi looked distressed and asked, "An operation? Yi Yi, what do you want me to do?"

Song Ci suddenly grinned mischievously and teased, "Let's kiss. It will express your apology and deepen our relationship. It's a win-win situation."

"Song Yiyi." Liu Shishi was teased and subconsciously wanted to get angry, but she held back and just glared at Song Ci.

She then tilted her head back slightly, closed her eyes shyly, and unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes with her hands, looking charming and alluring, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

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